Places And Travel
The Towns In New Mexico Where Retirees Are Moving To
Ten New Mexico towns drawing older newcomers, from Arroyo Seco and Tesuque to Alamogordo and Clovis, traced through Census, IRS, and Medicare data.
The Best Cities To Retire In The Ozarks
A retirement in The Ozarks can offer both incredible scenery, reasonable infrastructure, and affordability, if one knows where to look.
Why Snakes Get Into Basements In Winter
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12 Overlooked US Towns Worth Visiting
Each of these small towns sits beside a famous getaway such as Sedona or Zion, with slot canyon tours and Christmas trains of its own for a weekend away.
The Towns In The Southwest Where Retirees Are Moving To
The Southwest towns where retirees are moving, from St. George and Prescott to Tucson, Green Valley, Las Cruces, Santa Fe, and Henderson, and why each draws them.
8 Picture-Perfect Main Streets On The Gulf Coast
Eight Gulf Coast main streets in Florida, Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi, where independent shops, galleries, and Greek and Scottish roots set the scene.
The Southernmost Coast-To-Coast Interstate
Interstate 10 runs about 2,460 mi from Santa Monica to Jacksonville, passing under a Phoenix park and over a Lake Pontchartrain bridge rebuilt after Katrina.
The Highest Restaurant In America
At 12,456 feet, il Rifugio at Colorado's Arapahoe Basin is the highest restaurant in America. Here is what is on the menu and how altitude changes the taste.
The American Towns Inside A Caldera
Entire American towns fit inside the enormous basins left by ancient volcanic eruptions, and in one California ski town, the ground is still active.
The First Concrete Road In America
George Bartholomew laid an 8-foot test strip in Bellefontaine, Ohio in 1891, then paved Court Avenue in 1893. It still carries its original concrete 130 years
The Towns In The Blue Ridge Mountains Where Retirees Are Moving To
The Blue Ridge Mountain towns where retirees are moving, from Hendersonville and Asheville to Brevard, Blowing Rock, Blue Ridge GA, Roanoke, and Abingdon.
12 Most Breathtaking Towns In Illinois
From Galena's Victorian downtown district to Ottawa's lush countryside wilderness, discover some of the most breathtaking towns in Illinois.
9 Picture-Perfect Main Streets In New England
Ridgefield’s cannonball-scarred tavern, Woodstock’s covered bridge, and Chatham’s lighthouse top these picture-perfect main streets in New England.
What Happens To Isle Royale When The Park Closes For Winter
When Isle Royale National Park closes for winter, wolves and moose have the island to themselves, apart from one research team flown in each year.
9 State Parks With The Most Black Bears
Black bears in these state parks turn up at lakeside campgrounds and trail shelters for food, and by mid-November some are denning while others stay active.
The 11 Can't-Miss Towns On Florida’s Emerald Coast
Perdido Key’s wild dunes, Grayton Beach’s dune lakes, and DeFuniak Springs’ round lake show why these 11 Emerald Coast towns reach well beyond the beach.
10 Overlooked Towns In Upstate New York Worth Visiting
Ten overlooked Upstate New York towns near Niagara Falls, Saratoga Springs and the Finger Lakes, with lake beaches, trails, festivals and main streets.
Why Copperheads Den In Old Barns
Copperheads den in old barns for the rodents drawn to feed and hay, endless cover, and frost-free stone foundations that make an ideal winter den. How to stay safe.
The Snowiest Place East Of The Mississippi
Mount Washington is the snowiest measured spot east of the Mississippi at 281 inches, but the Tug Hill Plateau is the snowiest place people actually live.
Where Young Families Are Putting Down Roots On The Pacific Coast
New schools, new subdivisions, and jobs are drawing young families to Port Orchard, Seaside, Tillamook, Shelton, and McKinleyville on the Pacific Coast.
The Largest Tree By Volume On Earth
General Sherman holds about 52,500 cubic feet of wood, more than any on Earth. Giant sequoias get there by growing fast, living millennia and surviving fire.
The 12 Can't-Miss Towns In California's Sierra Nevada
Railtown’s steam trains in Jamestown, the tufa towers at Lee Vining, and Lone Pine’s movie hills lead this list of can’t-miss Sierra Nevada towns.
The State Parks Where You Share The Trail With Hunters
These state parks across the U.S. allow hunting alongside hiking, with seasonal restrictions, designated hunting zones, and trail safety rules.
The Oldest Zoos In America
From Central Park Zoo in 1864 to the Maryland Zoo in 1876, these 8 American zoos were showing animals before the light bulb, and all of them are still open.
The Snowiest National Park In America
Standing at an impressive 14,410 feet, Mount Rainier is the most famous peak in the Cascade Range and ranks as the snowiest spot in the United States.
The Longest Highway In America
US Route 20 runs 3,365 miles from Boston to Newport, Oregon, across twelve states. Allow a few weeks, and note that it goes unnumbered through Yellowstone.
9 Arizona Towns Perfect For A Fresh Start
An Arizona fresh start might lead to an old mining town, a Route 66 community, or a high-desert town where home prices and winter weather surprise.
12 Most Peaceful Small Towns In The Rockies
Across these mountain communities, lakes, rivers, waterfalls, and stunning mountain backdrops form the perfect setting for a peaceful way of living.
The US Towns With Free Public Transit
Free public transit runs in US towns from Breckenridge, Colorado, to Bar Harbor, Maine, paid for by local taxes, university partners, and corporate sponsors.
7 Snake Infested State Parks In Texas
Cottonmouths turn up in East Texas cypress sloughs and 5 rattlesnake species in one desert park. In these state parks, snake sightings run into the hundreds.
The Largest County East Of The Mississippi
At 6,860 square miles of land and Lake Superior water, St. Louis County Minnesota, is the largest US county east of the Mississippi and home to the Iron Range
The National Forests With The Most Porcupines
Porcupines inhabit national forests across the United States, including Wyoming, Alaska, Minnesota, New Hampshire, Maine, and Pennsylvania.
The 12 Can't-Miss Towns In The Southern United States
These 12 small towns across the South each have one thing worth a dedicated trip, from mountain trails and gold mines to Cajun breakfasts and island ferries.
12 Nicest Small Towns In The Smoky Mountains
The nicest small towns in the Smoky Mountains pair mountain scenery with festivals and parades, on the Tennessee and North Carolina sides of the park.
13 Best Small Towns To Retire In Michigan
A typical Ironwood home was about $111,000 this September, and Hancock’s Finnish festival has a wife-carrying contest. More Michigan small towns to retire in.
The 10 Can't-Miss Towns On The Atlantic Coast
Ten coastal towns from Maine to Florida, taking in Ogunquit's clifftop walk, Newport's Gilded Age mansions, and Chincoteague's wild ponies.
What Happens To Put-In-Bay When The Last Ferry Leaves For Winter
When the last ferry leaves Put-in-Bay for winter, the Lake Erie party island empties to a few hundred residents who rely on small planes and the frozen lake.
11 Most Comfortable Massachusetts Towns For Seniors
These comfortable towns located in Massachusetts are the perfect destination for seniors who are looking to find a great retirement spot.
9 Overlooked Towns In The Northern United States Worth Visiting
In the Northern United States, 9 overlooked towns offer a 1959 lift bridge, a candy-striped lighthouse, mine-pit bike trails, and a tour beneath the streets.
6 Most Breathtaking Towns In Alaska
Sitka, Ketchikan, Girdwood, Valdez, Juneau, and Seward are six Alaska towns where glaciers, fjords, whales, and mountain trails sit close at hand.